Photos: How big is Texas, really?

On this day, 172 years ago, the people of Texas voted yes to becoming the BIGGEST state in the U.S.

See map overlays that show just how big Texas is compared to other land formations.

On this day, 172 years ago, the people of Texas voted yes to becoming the BIGGEST state in the U.S.

See map overlays that show just how big Texas is compared to other land formations.

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On this day, 172 years ago, the people of Texas voted yes to becoming the BIGGEST state in the U.S.

See map overlays that show just how big Texas is compared to other land formations.

On this day, 172 years ago, the people of Texas voted yes to becoming the BIGGEST state in the U.S.

See map overlays that show just how big Texas is compared to other land formations.

Photo: MAPfrappe/Google Maps

Photos: How big is Texas, really?

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On Oct. 13, 1845, Texans throughout the Lone Star State voted to became part of the U.S.

While Texas would not officially become the 28th state until Dec. 29, 1845 — the day President James K. Polk signed legislation annexing Texas, state lawmakers introduced the Constitution of Texas, a new document that would legally allow Texas to join the U.S.